PERSONAL.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 58, 5 October 1916, Page 5

PERSONAL.

Mr W. H. Kelly, of Stratford, has received word that his son Rifleman A. J. Kelly, has recovered from a recent illness and is again in the hr ipg line in France.

'Mrs 0. M. Curtis, of Stratford, has received a cablegram from her son, Corporal Leslie Curtis, who was wounded in France some days ago, stating that he is only slightly wounded, and at present is in London.

■ Sergeant-Major Mahoney, recently appointed area officer ofvthe Stratford Defence district, is an acquisition to the district from a mi. 'man’s point ' of view. On Anzac Day 25th April, 1916), as bandmaster, ho headed the New Zealand band when they march-

ed through London to Westminster Abbey, and had charge of that band * at their depot at Hornchurch. Es-

Lieutenant Gray, who left to-day for Wanganui, preparatory to taking up his new duties as area officer at Tanmanmui, was presented last night with* a silver cigarette case by Lieutenant T. Richardson, officer in charge of No. 94- and 95 Company Senior Cadets. In making the presentation on behalf of the Senior Cadets, Lieutenant Richardson referred to their regret at losing one who had done so much towards placing the Stratford Cadets in such a high state of efficiency. Lieutenant Gray thanked all fo • the gift, and asked the Cadets to always endeavour to do their best for their commanding officer, howeverarduons a duty it might be. Ho asked them to remember three things: To be obedient; to respect their officers, and to obey their parents. He exhorted them to grow ,np so that might become good citizens. At J'Wfkhir call of their officeV, the lads gave ‘J7 three hearty cheers for Lieutenant Gray, and were then dismissed. A presentation was also made to Lieutenant Gray by “D” Company of a pocket wallet. In thanking them, the recipient impressed upon all present to make themselves efficient, and to aim at bring a credit to themselves anO to their country wherever they might he. His successor, SergeantMajor Mahoney, was an experienced soldier, who had seen much service, , and he asked all to do what they could to assist' him in his duties.